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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.74, 14,120.14 and 5,984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.74, 14,120.14 and 5,984.02 is: 8,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.74 : 14,120.14 = 5,984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.74/14,120.14 = 5,984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.74x = 14,120.14 × 5,984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.74x = 84,495,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,495,253.79/10,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.93

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